A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6541108 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 46159914 epoch_slot_no: 195114 block_no: 6540931 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 63559 time: 2021-11-24 03:56:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1658ebdf050c5f98f5c831277c8d42d3ce00c3b1a516f5684a0ab1c3b69ded31Block Operator
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